SOIL pH METER - Luster Leaf

1 BEFORE USING your NEW soil pH METER :For reliable soil pH readings, be sure to polish the probe shaft (not the tip) and acclimate the probe in the soil before recording a soil pH reading. ( Please see the full instruction steps, inside.)If you have any questions or difficulties when using the METER , please contact Luster leaf at or 800-327-4635. Please do not return your METER to your place of purchase until speaking with us. soil pHMETERNo. 1845 TESTING SOILP reparation of the soil sampleRemove the top 2 of the surface soil . Break up and crumble the soil underneath to a depth of 5 . Removeany stones or organic debris such as leaves and twigs because they can affect the final result. Thoroughly wet the soil with distilled water to a mud consistency.

2 Also see further advice, of the probeUsing the specially supplied pad, lightly shine the probe, carefully avoiding the bullet shaped tip, to remove any oxides that may have formed on the surface of the metal. Wipe the probe clean, always wiping away from the tip and towards the METER a pH readingPress the power button to turn the METER on. Pushthe probe vertically into the moistened soil . If it doesnot slip into the ground fairly easily select a new position. Never force the probe. Twist the probe clockwise and counter-clockwise between your fingers several timesto ensure that damp soil is well distributed over the surface of the probe. Wait for 60 seconds toacclimatize the probe and take the the reading is pH 7 or higherRemove the probe from the soil and wipe any soil particles from the surface of the probe.

3 Re-shine the probe and insert back into the soil at a different point, avoiding the first hole made by the probe. Twist the probe two or three times between the fingers, as before, and wait 30 seconds before taking the final the reading is below pH 7 Remove the probe from the soil and wipe any soil parti-cles from the surface of the probe. Do not re-shine the probe. Insert the probe back into the soil at a different point avoiding the first hole made by the probe. Twistthe probe two or three times between your fingers, as before, and wait 60 seconds before taking the final ADVICE ON PREPARATIONOF THE soil SAMPLEIn order to obtain an even more accurate result with the soil pH METER , the following procedure may be followed:1.

4 Take the sample of soil to be tested from the ground and remove stones and organic Prepare the sample by crumbling the soil into small Measure 2 cups of soil from the prepared Fill a clean glass or plastic container with 2 cups distilled water and add the measured soil Ensure the soil and water are thoroughly mixed and compact the sample firmly. Drain off any excess Take your tests as detailed under the heading Taking a pH reading. FOR USE IN soil ONLY. DO NOT USE IN ANY LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND. US Patent No. 8,938,361and D632,597 Designed and engineered in the USAMade in send a check or money order, payable to: Luster leaf Products, TechcourtWoodstock, Illinois 60098 Special Cleaning PadAdditional pads are availableat a cost of $ for 3 pads,plus $ for postage & table gives approximate amounts to alter soil pH byup to 1 point up or down the pH readings Stones or other organic matter touching the electrode.

5 Sample area not sufficiently compacted. Metal particles adhering to probe after cleaning. soil not adhered to the probe sufficiently. Probe too close to the side and/or the bottom of the or no response Probe requires cleaning. Sample area is too dry. Damaged or pitted ADVICER aising and lowering pH is not an exact science and most plants have a reasonably wide pH tolerance, certainly to within 1 pH point. The long list of pH preferences included indicates that while a majority of plants can survive on a pH around , some need a particularly acid or alkaline soil . Altering pH takes time. Do not expect rapid changes. Work steadily towards giving a plant its ideal TYPESS andy Soils: A light, coarse soil comprised of crumbling and alluvial debris.

6 Loam Soils: A medium friable soil , consisting of a blend of coarse (sand) alluvium and fine (clay) particles mixed within fairly broad limits with alittle lime and humus. Clay Soils: A heavy, clinging, impermeable soil , comprised of very fine particles with little lime and humus and tending to be waterlogged in winter and very dry in LIME TO INCREASE pHLime can be added at any time of year but it does need time to take effect which is why the autumn, winter and early spring are the preferred times. Hydrated lime may take effect in two or three months but ground chalk or limestone may take up to six months. Avoid adding lime at the same time as sulfate of ammonia, superphos-phate, basic slag or animal manures. Lime may be used in combination with sulfate of potash or muriate of potash.

7 Amounts listed are pounds per 100 square feet.* Do not add more than 5 lbs. of lime or sulfur in one only fresh alkaline button cell batteries: A76 / LR44 / AG13 / L1154 BEFORE USING your NEW soil pH METER :For reliable soil pH readings, be sure to polish the probe shaft (not the tip) and acclimate the probe in the soil before recording a soil pH reading. ( Please see the full instruction steps, inside.)If you have any questions or difficulties when using the METER , please contact Luster leaf at or 800-327-4635. Please do not return your METER to your place of purchase until speaking with us. soil pHMETERNo. 1845 FOR USE IN soil ONLY. DO NOT USE IN ANY LIQUIDS OF ANY Dolomitic orCalcic LimestoneHydrated LimeIron Sulfate Aluminum Sulfate pH Change+ unit ( pH)+1 unit ( pH)+ unit ( pH)+1 unit ( pH) unit ( pH) -1 unit ( pH) unit ( pH)-1 unit ( pH) - - - - 3 - 46.